Jimmy Howard is hurt again and that could be bad
news for the Detroit Red Wings as they attempt to keep their 22-season playoff streak
alive.

Howard is listed as day-to-day with a knee injury after
getting hurt in Monday's 4-1 home loss to the St. Louis Blues but this is another setback for the veteran goalie, who has been banged up all season.

Howard said he has fluid on the knee, will be re-evaluated
this week and it has nothing to do with the spring MCL that sidelined him a
month ago. Howard has battled injuries virtually all season, beginning with a
bruised catching hand in October.

With Howard and Gustavsson battling injuries, rookie Petr
Mrazek has appeared in seven games after being recalled from Grand Rapids. He has a 1-3 record, 1.64 goals-against
average and .924 save percentage while being victimized by a lack of offensive
support during much of his time in Detroit.

With the Red Wings (21-18-10) struggling to stay in the
playoff race, should they rely on Mrazek to fill the void if Howard and
Gustavsson get hurt again or should they try and acquire another goaltender as
an insurance policy?